Knox County, TN

Living in Knox County

Bikeability19
Walkability27
Commute71
Public Transit20
Affordability75
Public Safety41
Airports31
Hospitals19
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

461kPopulation+37k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
38%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$57kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$183kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$721Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Knox County

United States45
Tennessee62

Property Crime in Knox County

United States48
Tennessee59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan3742
Feb4141
Mar4941
Apr5740
May6650
Jun7440
Jul7750
Aug7630
Sep7030
Oct5830
Nov4840
Dec3951

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Knox County

Inland Flooding52
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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Public Schools

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Hospitals

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Airports

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